Training Agenda
Day 1:
(Software installation)
Slideshow:
An overview of the VC package
The Recipe concept
An overview of data flow and process
The advantages of the Flowline
Limited hands-on exercise - Demo Project:
Model handling
How to filter and select model elements
The basics of Recipe creation
Recipe assignment
Quantity take-off, price estimates and publishing reports
The basics of Task creation
WBS concepts
Importing and exporting data to scheduling applications
Viewing the 5D model in 5D Presenter
Day 2:
Hands-on exercise - One Wall:
A full review of Estimator's database structure
Creating a new estimation project
A full review of Recipe, Method and Resource creation
Setting up the connection between the model and the estimate
Synchronizing the model with the estimation project
Recipe linking in the model
Generating quantity take-offs
Publishing reports
Tender calculation and Bid Packages
Day 3:
Hands-on exercise - Basic Process:
A recap of Recipe creation and linking
A recap of generating a quantity take-off
Setting up Tasks and assigning Method instances
Setting up various WBS scenarios
Exporting data to Control
Comparing various WBS scenarios
A review of Control's interface
A review of the Bill of Quantities
Setting a dependency order
Schedule optimization
Setting, analyzing and eliminating risks
Exporting a refined schedule back to Constructor
Saving and viewing the 5D model
Day 4:
Independent exercise:
Participants will complete a full VC exercise on their own with the supervision of the trainer
Limited hands-on exercise - Demo Project:
A review of the Demo project step files
Creating Summary tasks
Procurement planning
Adding non-model-related overheads
Planning expenses, income events and monitoring cash flow
Monitoring completions
Change Manager:
Comparing documentation sets
Cost Manager:
Comparing cost estimates at different stages of the project
Breakout session:
Questions and Answers
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Technical Information:
If you are bringing your own laptop, please make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
CPU: Intel® Pentium 4 2.4GHz, or compatible processors
RAM: 1GB (2GB or more is recommended)
HDD: 3GB of free space
Display: 1280x1024
Video Card: Standard OpenGL card with 128MB onboard memory (256MB or more is recommended)
If you have doubts about the compatibility of your system, do not hesitate to contact us at techsupport@vicosoftware.com.
If you are not bringing your own laptop, let us know in advance so we can arrange for a desktop
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Prerequisites for the Training:
In order to make the best use of the time allocated for the training session, we require all participants to be proficient in the use of the ArchiCAD modeling engine and its user interface. Users who are not familiar with basic commands and tools of ArchiCAD will not be able to embrace the advanced features of Constructor quickly enough and could also pose a bottleneck for the rest of the class.
Minimal requirements for adequate proficiency:
Familiarity with the User Interface
Story concept
Layer concept
Library concept
Settings dialogue
Intelligent cursor
Basic commands:
Drag, Mirror, Rotate, same with copies, Multiply, Offset
Other commands:
Trim to Roof, Split, Stretch, Adjust, Grouping
Basic modeling (3D) tools:
Wall, Column, Slab, Beam, Roof
Other modeling tools:
Stair, Mesh, Object, Room Zone, Section Tool
GDL base tools:
Doors, Windows, Objects
2D tools
2D and 3D Attributes
Snap points
Navigator
2D, 3D and section views:
Working in and switching between different views
Selecting elements:
Find & Select, Marquee, Arrow, Filter by tool type, Filter Elements in 3D
Project preference settings
Floating Palettes
PET palettes
Working in 3D
It is recommended that new users go through a basic ArchiCAD training course or complete Graphisoft's Interactive Training Guide (ITG) on their own. The ITG is available for download on the Graphisoft website: http://www.graphisoft.com/products/archicad/ac11/itg/ .
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PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED AND BY INVITATION ONLY
All training, software and hardware provisions are provided free of charge. All other associated costs are the responsibility of the customer.
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